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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1904
Page
10
At Walmer Castle Kent Sept 7 the oxygen therapy for Lady Curzon continues with reduced supply and improved nourishment. Lord Curzon for the first time in a week walks the sea front and Mrs Leiter aboard Vaderland is to be updated via wireless telegraph about her daughter's condition.
Word from a Doukhobor colony near Saskatoon reports a large body beginning a march south to the United States seeking a warmer climate. The move causes excitement as authorities rush the Royal Northwest Mounted Police to the scene.
United States Commissioner Fiske ordered George E. Stillings Guy C. Stillings and J. F. Kinsely held in $2000 bonds each after a federal grand jury hearing. District Attorney Garland called the Preferred Mercantile Company a lottery like scheme with profits favoring the company and lease holders. Asa P. French defended the defendants as the Post Office inspector testified Stillings admitted past similar business in Kansas City.
Miss Anna M. Hilton a Northampton clerk believes she is an heir to John Thompson's estate worth over 20 million dollars. He died in Nevada three years ago and was born in Jefferson Maine. Amos Hilton, her father, pursued records and may share in the fortune with about 30 relatives if claims succeed.
Philip Schwitz a Riga born Russian Jew arrested in Wilmington Delaware by Boston Post Office Inspector Frank McMillan will be tried there on forgery charges. Inspector McMillan said Schwitz was caught in the act trying to buy an overcoat with a forged order after a long chase spanning several major cities.
Dr Frank G Sanft awaiting sentence in Charles Street jail. A sanity commission was appointed at trial to assess his mental state. Attorney Philip J Sondheim cited expert opinions from Dr Jelly and Dr George M Palmer supporting insanity concerns. He noted an assault in Roslindale a year ago, after which the doctor’s condition reportedly deteriorated.
Funeral services over Henry C. Gerlach were held at his family home on Rockview Street Jamaica Plain at 2 pm with Rev S A Shearman of St Johns Episcopal Church officiating. A large crowd including Jamaica Cycle Club Jamaica Plain Citizens Association and Boylston Athletic Association attended. Interment followed at Mt Hope Cemetery Roach brothers in charge.
The Rev. William H. Alexander said he would not go on the stage as he announced plans communicated to his congregation about pursuing studies at Yale University.
The Roslindale Unitarian Church pastor resigns from his post but declares he will not resign from the ministry. He plans to study theology and philosophy at Yale College this winter. Relations with the congregation are cordial and a meeting is set for Tuesday evening to read the resignation letter, though action is not certain that night.
Police plan a crusade against bucketshops and gambling dens across State Devonshire Winter and Exchange streets. Captain Gaskin, with Morse Higgins and Carlstein, gathered evidence by visiting several offices, finding alleged bogus tickers and dummy phones with firm names. He warned no warrants are yet issued and vowed swift action if evidence warrants it.
Sept 26 1898 in Carthagena the American consulate was besmeared with filth prompting Rear Admiral Sigsbee aboard the Newark to investigate. The gunboat Newport under Cmdr Mertz joined Sept 16. Sigsbee urged fuller publicity of a government regret to avoid a more difficult incident. Governor Patton reiterated regrets.
Alderman James Doyle introduced a measure to amend city ordinances after the Melrose dynamite accident. The plan requires two fire department officers with each wagon, rubber tires and felt lining, fire commissioner approval, and restricted hours for transit. Violations face fines up to 100 dollars or up to three months’ imprisonment or both.
Alderman James Curley urged an order at a board meeting to curb dances starting after midnight. Clergy from his district asked him to end Sunday night dances before holidays and other late events, aiming to influence the morals of local youth.
In Washington on September 26 Captain William Swift, intended to lead the battleship Maine, remains with the general board at Admiral Dewey's request. No captain has been chosen to command the Maine at this time.
Notice of Japanese buildup near Mukden outlines Oyama’s force concentrations at Sianchan and Liaoyang and flanking plans against Kuropatkin. Kuroki aims to seize Hun River cross as Oku and Nodzu pressure south, with Da Pass and Sanlungku skirmishes noted. Dragomiroff, aging chief of staff, may not travel east.
A private letter from aboard the Mongolian at Port Arthur recounts the battle after Rear Admiral Withoeft's sortie. It notes Japanese courtesy as the hospital ship steered to safety, twice cut off from the squadron, with torpedo boats passing nearby while Mongolia was not attacked and returned safely.
The Daily Mail’s Liaoyang correspondent says a cache of documents and orders from Viceroy Alexieff cashiering officers for abandoning positions and for drunkenness, and censuring officers for harsh treatment of Chinese and waste of ammunition, proves an amazing lack of discipline in General Kuropatkin's army.
John Hayes, 35, of 3 Irving Street, a night watchman at Puritan Trust, was arrested in Lexington charged with stealing 2864 from the bank to fund horse racing. His accomplice, Bane Howes, 25, arrested in Saugus, confessed, saying the money was taken September 3. Inspectors recovered 473 in Readville, while the men admitted joint participation and sharing proceeds.
Par lo Marandio aged 24 of Charter street city was arrested on a warrant in Providence by Patrolman Blue. He is charged with robbing his comrade Raphio Dazzzazio of $8 on the night of the 22nd by visiting his room under pretense and stealing the money from a pillow. He fled town and returned in custody.
John J. McSweeney died yesterday after living two weeks with a broken neck in City Hospital. He sustained the fatal injuries by falling down stairs at his home and, despite a neck cast and medical care, passed away with the spinal cord uninjured but the fracture severe.
Readville Sept 26 The Readville horse show will begin at 1 PM tomorrow afternoon after a change from 2 PM due to the programme length. Running and trotting races are set to start at 2 PM.
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